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Economy expected to make headway in H1

The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects the resumption of the Test & Go tourism scheme in February should allow the country to attract at least 8 million tourists this year. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The Thai economy is likely to start recovering in the first half of this year thanks to the government's better control of Covid-19 infections, the state's economic stimulus measures as well as accelerated infrastructure development, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

According to Mr Supattanapong, the resumption of the Test & Go tourism scheme on Feb 1 will also help revitalise the tourism industry.

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